Chemistry, M.S. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University Department of Chemistry has research programs in each of the five traditional areas of chemistry, with a bioinformatics option available in each: Faculty are leading experts in their own field, serving on panels and study sections at agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Duration: The thesis program requires a minimum of 32 semester hours of graduate coursework. The non-thesis program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 (Priority Deadline: December 1) Spring: November 15 Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The thesis program requires the completion of the core area, elective courses and thesis research. The non-thesis program requires the completion of the core and elective courses and a non-thesis paper. Both programs require students to complete non-course requirements that cover teaching and lab safety procedures, and a foreign language or research skill.

Career pathways

Our program prepares graduates to pursue careers in varying fields, including those in academics, research, government and private organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the online graduate application, the program has the following requirements: A baccalaureate degree in Chemistry or a related field from an accredited college or university Undergraduate academic transcript. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or higher unless you are exempt from the TOEFL exam (see FAQs below). Written responses to five short-essay prompts that appear in the application. At least two letters of recommendation from people familiar with the student’s work and background. For more information about applying to the M.S. program in Chemistry, please see our Frequency Asked Questions (FAQs) page.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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